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Renowned New York Times journalists Michael Wines and Sharon LaFraniere’s intersecting personal and professional lives.

  • 21 Oct 2015
  • 5:30 PM
  • Beaux Arts Ballroom on the Fourth Floor of The Henry Clay Building, (604 S. 3rd Street)

Join Kentucky to the World for a rare glimpse into renowned New York Times journalists Michael Wines and Sharon LaFraniere’s intersecting personal and professional lives.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, Wines and LaFraniere, who met while working at The Louisville Times, will return to Louisville for the first time in 19 years.

KTW has the unique opportunity to share with the public a career couple who as journalists for the world’s top media outlets covered some of the most important global events of the past few decades.

From 1998 to 2012 they and their three young children lived in and reported from Moscow, Johannesburg, and ultimately Beijing, with Michael serving as the bureau chief for the NYT in all three. Sharon has covered such locations as Southern Africa and China and is the recipient of numerous awards.

For more information and to purchase the tickets, please visit our website: www.kentuckytotheworld.org

The event will be Wednesday, October 21, 2015 in the Beaux Arts Ballroom on the Fourth Floor of The Henry Clay Building, (604 S.3rd. Street). Reception is at 5:30 PM followed by the presentation and Q & A starting at 6:30 PM. Tickets are $25, and includes appetizers by Wiltshire Pantry and a cash bar.

Tickets will not be sold at the door, so get yours today!

Kentucky to the World, Inc. (KTW) showcases the talent, ingenuity and excellence of the world's prominent men and women who claim strong Kentucky ties, to promote Kentucky's image and educate and inspire people of all ages. For more information visit: www.kentuckytotheworld.org

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